Court dismissed assault charge against police officer for failing to prove intent to harm.

The prosecution was dismissed after the court found insufficient evidence to prove the defendant intended to harm the police officer. The defendant argued that the officer's reaction was disproportionate, but the court determined that the physical contact alone did not establish the requisite criminal intent under the relevant sections of the Penal Code. Consequently, the charges for assault and obstruction were dropped due to the lack of proof regarding the defendant's subjective state of mind.